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Freelancing and entrepreneurship demand adaptability, efficiency, and creativity. While talent and expertise remain central, leveraging the right tools can make the difference between thriving and merely surviving in a competitive landscape. But which tools should you prioritize? Let’s explore essential tech tools for freelancers and entrepreneurs that empower workflow, organization, and growth. The Power of Productivity: Task Management Tools Staying organized is a battle every freelancer and entrepreneur faces. A missed deadline or forgotten meeting can spell trouble. Enter task management tools like Trello, Asana, and Notion. Trello’s visual boards make task tracking intuitive. Freelancers juggling multiple clients can create…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Monday took a jibe at the BJP-led central government over the depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar, criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the issue, stating that the prime minister had previously launched attacks against the former PM Manmohan Singh when the rupee had fallen during the UPA government’s tenure.”The then-biological CM of Gujarat had run a loud campaign against the depreciation of the rupee vis-a-vis the dollar in 2014, even resorting to personal attacks on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to score political points. On 16 May, 2014, the rupee closed…
Choosing the perfect client is as challenging as it is for the clients to choose the perfect photographer. Still, it’s not impossible. In his recent video, Justin Mott shares hard-earned lessons from over two decades as a freelance photographer. He dives into the red flags all freelancers face and how to navigate them. Whether you’re just starting out or have been freelancing for years, these insights can help you avoid pitfalls and spare yourself from a lot of stress. Freelance red flags to watch out for Justin opens with a universal truth: red flags are everywhere in freelance work. While…
Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter on the rough-and-tumble commodity futures trading floors in Chicago and New York. As a journalist, he has covered every futures market traded in the U.S., at one time or another. Jim is the proprietor of the “Jim Wyckoff on the Markets” analytical, educational and trading advisory service. Jim also worked as a technical analyst for Dow Jones Newswires and as the senior market analyst with TraderPlanet.com. Jim…
Following other states and cities across the nation, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 988, the Freelance Worker Protection Act (FWPA), into law on September 28, 2024. This new law aims to provide greater protections to freelance workers (e.g., “independent contractors”). Codified at California Business & Professions Code Section 18100 et seq., the FWPA imposes requirements on individuals and companies that hire freelance workers for specified “professional services.” Individuals and companies should familiarize themselves with these new obligations, the implications for their businesses, and the potential risks of non-compliance. What does the FWPA require? Written Contracts The FWPA requires…
The Japanese Yen holds ground as traders expect the BoJ to deliver an interest rate hike in January. Japan’s Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI reached 49.6 in December, exceeding the expected 49.5 and prior 49.0 readings. The US Dollar remains subdued as US Treasury yields decline, with the 2- and 10-year at 4.32% and 4.62%, respectively. The Japanese Yen (JPY) moves little against the US Dollar (USD) on Monday. The USD/JPY pair holds ground as the Japanese Yen (JPY) receives support from the market sentiment that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) may raise interest rates in January following the release of Tokyo Consumer…
In November 2024 Japan’s New Freelance Act takes effect, extending labor protections to workers in looser associations with their clients. Japan’s approach to freelance and “gig economy” work differs from that in other developed nations; a labor specialist takes a look at the differences and the Japanese situation. The Rise of the Noncompany Worker In recent years, the Japanese government has moved to officially define the category of “freelancer” in response to an increase in people working outside the typical employer-employee relationship. In 2021, the Japan Fair Trade Commission, which acts as an enforcement agency for the Antimonopoly Act, was…